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White House Crypto Adviser Linked to Law While Company Received Tether Funds
Bo Hines, who advised the White House on cryptocurrency, participated in discussions about the Genius Act, a law he helped draft. Simultaneously, a company he co-owned secured millions from Tether. The legislation, enacted by President Trump in July 2025, aimed to regulate U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins. Internal documents obtained by The Wall Street Journal indicate Hines shared legislative progress in a chat group while his business associates communicated with Tether's CEO.
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